Philadelphia, PA Population, town and surrounding area: 1,467,326 Population, age 50+: 427,947 Population growth (since 1999), age 50+: -5.58%
Housing
City Stats
Best places average
Median home price
$112,113
$315,351
Home price gain (2-5 year annual gain)
13.92%
14.88%
Healthcare
City Stats
Best places average
Doctors (Number in county)
2,162
1,265
Hospitals (within 30 miles)
204
135
Financial
City Stats
Best places average
Median household income (per year)
$33,654
$68,053
Sales tax (average for area)
6.97%
6.77%
State income tax rate (highest bracket)
3.07%*
n/a
State income tax rate (lowest bracket)
3.07%*
n/a
Auto insurance premiums (Average for the state)
$805
$855
Retirement tax breaks from state (Favorable treatment of retirement income)
yes
n/a
Community
City Stats
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Median age
34
36
Residents with college degree
9%
22%
Quality of life
City Stats
Best places average
Air pollution index (100 is national average; lower is better)
98
90
Property crime risk (100 is national average; lower is better)
167
78
Leisure and culture
City Stats
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Movie theaters (within 15 miles)
60
27
Restaurants (within 15 miles)
6,104
3,738
Golf courses (public courses; within 30 miles)
104
72
Libraries (within 15 miles)
228
60
Museums (accredited by AAM; within 30 miles)
18
10
Weather
City Stats
Best places average
Annual precipitation (inches)
46.09
37.80
High temp in July ° F
86.70°
86.11°
Low temp in Jan ° F
23.80°
26.60°
*Flat Rate.
Average is based only on data for more than 1,300 cities in the Best Places database. Included are cities with population of more than 14,000 with above-average income, population growth and real estate appreciation during the past five years. The data represent the zip codes associated with the town name. The listed populations often include areas outside an incorporated municipality. For instance, the town of Vienna has a population of 14,900, but 61,700 residents have a Vienna postal address.
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